Table I.
Demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients.
| Case no. | Gender/age (years) | Type of filter | Indication for filter implantation | Interval between filter implantation and symptoms emerging | Symptoms of IVC occlusion | Interval between symptoms emerging and thrombolysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M/17 | Vena Tech | Left DVT | 5 days | Swelling and pain in both LE | 2 days |
| 2 | M/24 | OptEase | Right DVT | 7 days | Swelling in both LE | 3 days |
| 3 | M/28 | Vena Tech | Left DVT | 25 months | Swelling in both LE | 5 days |
| 4 | M/54 | OptEase | Left DVT | 10 months | Swelling in both LE | 30 days |
| 5 | M/48 | OptEase | Right DVT | 21 months | Swelling in both LE | 7 days |
DVT, deep vein thrombosis; LE, lower extremities; IVC, inferior vena cava.